Te Whare Rama | Light House Early Learning Centre Edinburgh Street
About Te Whare Rama | Light House Early Learning Centre Edinburgh Street
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Te Whare Rama | Light House Early Learning Centre Edinburgh Street, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Te Whare Rama | Light House Early Learning Centre Edinburgh Street currently has a roll of 27 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (67% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian, other children.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.
Parent Reviews
“My daughter truly loves the teachers here. They are all sincerely kind and always do their best to give her joyful experiences. She will remember these wonderful teachers for a long time.”
“Absolutely love this centre! My daughter is thriving since being here and the teachers are so lovely to talk to and show genuine care for the tamariki. 100% recommend this centre.”
“We’ve had a wonderful experience with Te Whare Rama daycare. The team is caring, attentive, and truly committed to the children’s growth and well-being. Our child feels safe, happy, and engaged every day, and it’s clear that the staff take great pride in creating a nurturing and supportive environment. We’re especially grateful for the thoughtful communication and the strong sense of community they foster. Highly recommend Te Whare Rama to any family looking for a loving, high-quality daycare. Thank you to the wonderful teachers and the office for their amazing work.”
“We love the genuine care and attention my children have received from the teachers. The setting is lovely and all my children who have attended love going. They feel connected, supported, and challenged to grow in their skills. I love the way they weave faith into what they do, modeling faith to the children. It is a smaller group of children compared to other preschools and I find that a real advantage. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to find a local kindy.”
“All four of our children have attended Te Whare Rama Edinburgh Street, and we have loved the experiences they've had there. As a paediatric occupational therapist, I feel very passionate about places and spaces for children. Specific things I love about Te Whare Rama Edinburgh Street are the natural grass area, vege gardens, and trees outside, large sandpit and well-resourced outdoor play area, a side room for sensory regulation inside, and consistent routines that provide structure to the children's days in amongst the free play opportunities provided. The staff have always been skilled, kind, and patient with the children, and I have valued how faith-based teaching has been interwoven through my children's early education years. Highly recommend!”
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